Description

Key Features

1/2 Inch Drive Fit

This DeWalt socket is built for 1/2 inch drive ratchets, breaker bars, and torque wrenches. That makes it a practical size for heavier fastening work where smaller drive tools are not the right fit.

Chrome Vanadium Build

Premium chrome vanadium steel gives the socket the strength and durability you want in a daily-use hand tool. If you are loading and unloading sockets all day, material quality matters.

Knurled Grip Ring

The knurled beauty ring helps reduce hand slippage when you are grabbing the socket with dirty or oily fingers. Small detail, but it makes switching sockets quicker and less annoying.

Overview

The DeWalt DWMT88738OSP Mechanics 6 Point 1/2″ Drive Socket 16 MM is a single metric socket built for fastening and removal work with 16 millimeter hardware. This is a socket designed for turning metric fasteners with a 1/2 inch drive hand tool. Model Number: DWMT88738OSP. It is a straightforward choice for mechanics, technicians, and serious DIY users who want a durable 6-point socket in a common metric size.

The 6-point design matters because it gives the socket a more secure grip on the flats of the fastener compared to general-purpose styles that spread contact differently. On stubborn bolts and nuts, that can help reduce slipping and gives you better confidence when you are leaning on a ratchet or breaker bar. For automotive work and general mechanical service, that is exactly what most users are after.

DeWalt builds this socket from premium chrome vanadium steel, which is the kind of material spec that actually means something in daily use. It is there for strength and durability, especially if the socket is going in and out of a box, onto a ratchet, and onto fasteners all day. For a basic hand tool like this, the steel quality is a big part of whether it stays dependable over time.

Another practical detail is the knurled beauty ring. That textured band gives you more grip when your hands are greasy, dusty, or just moving fast on the job. It is not a flashy feature, but it is useful in the real world because it helps when you need to grab the socket quickly out of a tray or pull it off a tool without fumbling.

This socket uses a 1/2 inch drive size, so it fits standard 1/2 inch square drive ratchets, torque wrenches, and breaker bars. That makes it a good fit for users already working within a common mechanics hand tool setup. It is a single-piece socket, not a set, so it makes the most sense when you need to replace a missing size or fill a specific gap in your drawer.

If you work on vehicles, machinery, or general shop equipment and need a dedicated 16 millimeter metric socket, this one makes sense. The DeWalt DWMT88738OSP Mechanics 6 Point 1/2″ Drive Socket 16 MM is best for users who care more about dependable fit, grip, and durability than extra packaging or filler. Simple tool, useful size, and built the way a working socket should be.

Secure Grip on Metric Fasteners

This 16 millimeter mechanic’s socket is made for users who need a dedicated size that fits right and holds up. The 6-point opening and 1/2 inch drive format make it a practical pick for automotive and shop work where secure fastener contact matters.

• 16 millimeter metric socket size
• 6-point socket design for firm fastener engagement

What’s in the Box

• (1) DeWalt 16 millimeter 6-point 1/2 inch drive socket

Key Specifications

Drive Size	1/2 in
Socket Size	16 mm
Point Count	6-point
Material	Chrome Vanadium Steel
Unit of Measure	Metric
Piece Count	1

Compatibility

Drive Tools

Fits standard 1/2 inch square drive ratchets, breaker bars, torque wrenches, and socket adapters.

Fastener Type

Designed for 16 millimeter metric fasteners.

Built For

Automotive Mechanical Service General Contracting Equipment Maintenance DIY / Hobbyist Metric Fastening

Pro Tip

If you are replacing one missing socket in your box, match both the 16 millimeter size and the 1/2 inch drive before ordering. That sounds obvious, but drive-size mismatch is one of the easiest ways to end up with a socket that is right on the fastener and wrong at the tool.

Tool Nut’s Take

Tool Nut’s Take

DeWalt DWMT88738OSP Mechanics 6 Point 1/2″ Drive Socket 16 MM Keeps It Simple

This is the kind of single socket you buy because you need the right size, the right drive, and a tool that is not going to feel cheap in your hand.

• Who it’s for: Mechanics, technicians, and DIY users who need a dedicated 16 millimeter socket for a 1/2 inch drive setup.
• Why it stands out: The 6-point design, chrome vanadium steel construction, and knurled ring cover the stuff that actually matters in everyday fastening work.
• Worth knowing: This is a single socket, not a set, so it is best for replacing a lost size or rounding out a metric collection.

Common Questions

• Is this a metric or SAE socket? This is a metric socket in 16 millimeter size.
• What drive size does it use? It is made for standard 1/2 inch drive hand tools.
• Is this a 6-point or 12-point socket? This model is a 6-point socket.
• What is it made from? DeWalt lists premium chrome vanadium steel for strength and durability.